Johnson is officially considered the fastest player in the NFL, having clocked a 40-yard dash time of 4.24 seconds. Hester, who holds the NFL record for most career return touchdowns and most career punt return touchdowns, has run the 40-yard dash in 4.27 seconds, despite running it in just 4.40 seconds at the 2006 NFL Scouting Combine.

A cheetah is the fastest land animal on the planet, able to reach speeds of nearly 60 mph. But given its long stride, the cheetah is more suited to races of distance greater than 40 yards.

The exact length of the race is unclear, but if it is in fact a 40-yard dash, the NFL stars are likely to have a slight advantage.

But remember, cheetahs have big claws and sharp teeth, so a post-race celebration would be a 15-yard penalty.